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Today we dive into controversial changes at Marriott properties, including reduced elite benefits at the Westin Maui and revelations about their secret upgrade prioritization system. We explore a shocking Hilton Diamond member pricing incident where a $288 room was suddenly repriced to $1,090. The episode covers an exciting American Airlines business card offer with 80,000 miles and details on a special Apple shopping portal promotion offering up to 4x bonus miles. Plus, get practical tips for handling late checkout issues at hotels.
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Breaking news as Emirates announces major restrictions on first-class award bookings, limiting them to elite status members only. Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100,000-point welcome bonus is ending May 15th, offering potentially $1,250+ in travel value. In a quirky historical tidbit, learn about Buzz Aldrin's customs declaration for moon rocks in 1969. The episode also covers new hotel payment processing fees and JetBlue's eye-catching Dunkin' themed aircraft, while concluding with essential award travel search tips.
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Catch the final days of Chase Sapphire Preferred's massive 100,000-point welcome bonus worth $2,000+ in travel. Delta adds premium Missoni bedding to their long-haul business class flights, while Frontier introduces unlimited companion travel for top-tier elites. Discover the controversy around Marriott hotels encouraging front desk tipping via QR codes, with some staff earning $500 per night. Plus, learn about a new way to earn transferable points on mortgage payments with the no-fee Mesa card, and important changes to American Airlines' award hold policy.
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Big news as American Airlines offers Executive Platinum status matches to JetBlue Mosaic members and prepares to open an impressive new Flagship Lounge in Philadelphia. The Chase Sapphire Preferred's coveted 100,000 point bonus is ending May 15th, making it crucial for interested applicants to act quickly. World of Hyatt implements new restrictions on award gifting, while exciting developments emerge for earning points on mortgage payments through Bilt Rewards and Mesa card. The episode concludes with details about American Express Business Gold Card's new 100,000 point welcome bonus.
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Get the latest on Hyatt's integration of The Standard Hotels into their loyalty program, offering exciting new redemption options worldwide. Discover the bizarre fees being charged at a Holiday Inn Express in Nevada, including charges for electricity and tea. Learn about the last chance to grab Capital One's 100K Venture X bonus ending May 12th. Plus, hear about Marriott's new vacation roulette promotion and Frontier's generous companion pass benefit for elite members, along with an amusing mixup on a Cathay Pacific flight.
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Discover an incredible deal on American Airlines' new Flagship Suites between Chicago and London for just 55,000 miles one-way. Learn about the ending Capital One Venture card special offer and IHG's new Pick Your Points promotion for 2025. Get updates on Qatar Airways' potential 200-aircraft Boeing order and JetBlue's JFK Terminal 5 rideshare changes. Plus, hear about new opportunities to redeem Flying Blue miles on Air Tahiti flights.
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Get the scoop on United Airlines' massive 125,000-mile bonus offer ending this Wednesday, plus $500 in statement credits on their Business Card. Learn about American Airlines' new LAX to Brisbane route launching in December. Discover why first class luxury isn't disappearing, with 8,000 premium seats still offering lavish perks daily. Important travel alert: Real ID requirement takes effect Wednesday, plus catch details on Hyatt's NYC summer sale and their new partnership with The Standard hotels.
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Catch up on today's biggest miles and points news, including Chase's massive 100,000-point sign-up bonus relaunch - their best offer in four years. Learn about Etihad Airways' exciting addition of First Class to their A321 fleet, complete with premium concierge services. Stay informed about major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport affecting United Airlines' schedule. We also cover Hyatt's new bonus points promotion at 53 properties and discuss recent issues with American Airlines' A321T business class experience.
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Today's episode covers major credit card updates including Hyatt Business Card's 60K bonus with Explorist status and Chase Sapphire Preferred's remarkable 100K point offer. We dive into airline industry drama with American Airlines suing Chicago over O'Hare gate redistribution and United Airlines' concerning trend of leaving sleeping passengers on planes. The show also includes practical tips about Frontier Airlines' check-in fees and concludes with insights about ultra-low-cost carrier policies.
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Dive into today's hottest miles and points news featuring United's Business Card offering 125,000 bonus miles and Chase Sapphire Preferred's historic 100K points bonus. American Airlines is introducing afternoon tea service on select international routes and unveiling their new 787-9 aircraft with 51 suites. Alaska Airlines expands their partnership network by adding Philippine Airlines, while Hyatt Business Card launches a compelling 60K points offer with Explorist status. Stay informed about these exciting developments in the travel rewards space.
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Today's episode covers major airline partnership news with Alaska Airlines teaming up with Philippine Airlines, opening new award opportunities to Asia. We discuss Cardless dropping their one-card-per-lifetime restriction and the urgent deadline for Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100K point bonus. Get details on American Airlines' new Boeing 787-9 business suites coming to London routes, plus a disappointing Hilton promotion offering minimal bonus points. Also covered: a valuable Flying Blue transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards.
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American Airlines reduces award ticket holds from 5 days to just 24 hours, remaining the only U.S. carrier still offering this feature. A potential United Airlines and JetBlue partnership emerges, with reports suggesting a possible future takeover. American Airlines receives their first Boeing 787 Dreamliners featuring new Flagship Suite Preferred seats with privacy doors. Updates on United's uniform policy changes and a new Amazon Prime Visa card offer round out today's travel rewards news.
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Today's episode covers major developments in airline partnerships as JetBlue seeks a potential alliance with United Airlines to expand their network. We discuss the upcoming suspension of Emirates Skywards transfers from Amex and Chase, running from May 29th through June 30th. The show highlights an exceptional new American Express Business Platinum Card offer featuring 150,000 points and a $500 flight credit. We also explore Delta's employee pay raise and Marriott's expansion into Africa with their new Serengeti safari property.
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Breaking news as American Airlines and JetBlue end partnership discussions, while Delta cleverly navigates Trump-era tariffs on Airbus purchases. Frontier Airlines launches an attractive status match offer for Southwest Rapid Rewards members at just $40. Marriott makes waves with a $355 million acquisition of citizenM hotels, expanding their luxury portfolio. American Airlines rolls out a targeted promotion offering up to 75,000 bonus points for fast-track elite status qualification.
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Today's episode covers a spectacular new 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. We discuss an unusual situation at a Hampton Inn in Dallas where guests aren't being provided basic toiletries, and detail Etihad Airways' exciting announcement of new first and business class suites for their A321LR aircraft. The show also covers American Airlines' interesting lounge food service changes and a concerning Frontier Airlines fee dispute involving a student traveler. Plus, catch details on new Hilton Honors Amex card offers.
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Today's episode covers an exclusive American Airlines status promotion offering up to 75k bonus Loyalty Points with potential status gifting options. We dive into United Airlines' aggressive marketing campaign in Chicago, where they're directly challenging American Airlines with status matches and promoting their superior offerings. Get a laugh with Spirit Airlines' incredibly optimistic Diet Coke expiration dates, and learn about a unique Boeing 777 modification for Pope Francis. Plus, discover Chase Sapphire's generous new referral bonus offering 10k points per approved friend.
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Dive into today's biggest loyalty program news, including the launch of Rove, a Y Combinator startup offering up to 25x points with transfers to 12 different programs. Learn about Bilt's massive one-day Southwest transfer bonus offering up to 100% extra points for Platinum members. Discover Delta's delay in rolling out Missoni bedding until 2025, and explore JetBlue's exciting new ability to book Japan Airlines premium cabins with TrueBlue points. Plus, don't miss the targeted Amex offer for Amazon purchases worth up to 3,600 Membership Rewards points.
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Today we cover Bilt Rewards' exciting addition of Southwest Airlines as their 19th transfer partner with 1:1 transfer ratios. We also discuss an upcoming devaluation in Citi's Emirates Skywards transfer rate, dropping from 1:1 to 1:0.8 on July 27th. Chase Freedom Unlimited cardholders can take advantage of an increased 25,000-point welcome bonus ending May 1st. The episode wraps up with United Airlines' new intoxicated passenger policy and American Airlines' concerning Q1 financial results showing a $473M loss.
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A jaw-dropping Delta compensation story takes center stage as passengers receive $43,400 in total for voluntary bumps on a Chicago-Seattle flight. We explore the new Hilton Business Credit Card's valuable perks and welcome bonus for small business owners. JetBlue TrueBlue members can now redeem points for Japan Airlines flights, opening new paths to Asia. Plus, get updates on American Airlines' WiFi rollout timeline and Virgin Atlantic's exciting expansion to Seoul Incheon.
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Today's episode covers several exciting developments in the travel rewards world. Virgin Atlantic's new Clubhouse at LAX joins Priority Pass with a $35 co-pay, while American Airlines eliminates their pre-landing headphone collection policy. Delta launches a new partnership with Uber, allowing members to earn SkyMiles on rides and food delivery. We reveal a valuable trick for finding hidden Star Alliance award availability on United, plus details on Capital One's new Venture X Business card offering up to 750,000 miles. The episode wraps up with Delta flash sale deals to Taiwan and Australia.
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